2 Miami Dolphins kneel during national anthem in NFL preseason opener

By Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk MIAMI – Miami Dolphins receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson took a knee on the sideline during the national anthem before Thursday’s NFL preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, The Miami Herald reported. >> Read more trending news “Being a part of this protest hasn’t been easy,” Stills told WFOR. “I thought I was gonna be by myself out there and today I had an angel with me, with Albert (Wilson) being out there. I’m grateful that he sees what’s happening and he wants to stand up and do something about it as well.” In addition, Miami defensive end Robert Quinn raised a clenched right fist during the anthem. “As a black man in this world, I’ve got an obligation to raise awareness,” Quinn said after the game. “If no one wants to live in unity, that’s why we’re in the situation we’re in.” Recommended for you Recommended for you Recommended for you Most read 1 Atlanta school eliminates morning Pledge of Allegiance 2 DeKalb serial rapist attacks nurse in prison 3 Stadium worker who died had $10M in medical bills, attorney says My brother @kstills continued his protest of systemic oppression tonight by taking a knee. Albert Wilson @iThinkIsee12 joined him in protest. Stay strong brothers!✊🏾@footcandles#imwithkap #imwithereid #takeaknee pic.twitter.com/LimoadfUcW- Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) August 10, 2018 Stills’ protest came after President Donald Trump accused players of disrespecting the American flag. He has kneeled during the 2016 and 2017 seasons, ESPN reported. Last month, the NFL… [Read full story]